Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Wheel change, installation requirements
Warming cold tyres to minimum installation temperature
Note
This instruction also applies to ultra-high performance
tyres (height/width ratio smaller than/same as 45 % and speed
symbol greater than/same as V).
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Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A-
Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A- for ...
Removing and installing control unit for daytime running light and side
light -J860-/-J861-
WARNING
Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury
and environmental pollution!
Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge
bulbs
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